PAIN MANAGEMENT with hypnotherapy
FROM PAIN TO COMFORT
Life Need Not Be a PainIt is hard to believe that pain is sometimes necessary: it serves a purpose to tell us that something is wrong with the body. It alerts us to a physical problem so that there can be an appropriate response. Generally there are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain is associated with the sudden outset of pain such as a broken arm, a cut finger, a burn on the hand and is generally more intense than chronic pain. Chronic pain is usually of an ongoing nature such as back pain, arthritis, and intensity may vary, frequently becoming more tense and consequently increasing the severity of the pain experience. Suffering is OptionalWhether the pain is acute or chronic, suffering of that pain is entirely optional. All pain is real, but being continuously reminded there is a problem is not always beneficial. The suffering of the pain is frequently more threatening that the underlying ailment. The Medical EndorsementIn the 1950's the British Medical Association endorsed the practice of hypnosis, since then it has become a valuable addition to conventional medical treatment. For decades, researchers have subjected hypnosis to the scrutiny of clinical trials - and it has passed with flying colours.
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It's been successfully used to soothe acute and chronic pain stemming from surgery, cancer, kidney stones, back conditions, and invasive medical and dental procedures. Regardless of its success in clinical trials many members of the medical community want a definite, physical and mechanistically sound approach to the treatment of afflictions. Because of this, the medical community tends to be neglectful of any treatment, which includes hypnosis, that ignores the "temperature-taking, shot-giving, prescription" mentality. By doing so, they are ignoring the proven benefits of using hypnosis. Nevertheless in The Lancet, it was recently reported that hypnosis reduced pain, anxiety, and blood pressure complications in patients undergoing invasive medical procedures.Pain Management with HypnosisWhen used in an appropriate manner, hypnosis has proven itself to be an effective tool in the management of pain and pain perception. Many people who may benefit from the technique do not explore it. For some, hypnosis carries a stigma, or perhaps it is because there is no general acceptance of how hypnosis works in controlling pain. Nevertheless hypnotherapy has a proven track record is aiding those suffering pain.
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Hypnosis is an easy-to-administer
procedure which has no
deep or long-lasting side effects,
yet most doctors ignore its effectiveness in lieu of more traditional
methods. However, a
hypnotherapist trained in using hypnosis for pain management can reduce pain
or, when appropriate, eliminate it over limited or long periods of time.
If you are one of the those many people whose lives are governed by pain, consider how much better off if you will be if you are in control of the pain and not permitting pain to control you. You should consult your doctor for any undiagnosed pain prior to receiving hypnosis. It is a complimentary therapy and should, where needed, be used in partnership with conventional medicine. “Pain Management” is just one of many ways hypnosis can help you achieve a healthier, longer and happier life. Contact the Totnes Hypnotherapy Practice for a free consultation to discover what changes you can achieve. Telephone 01803 868031
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